Liz McAuliffe
Kohukohu , Northland
Botanical Sculptures Handmade in New Zealand .. A painter and sometimes carver of Natures' exquisite objects
MessageBorn and living in New Zealand, I have always been intrigued by natural forms, I have an enjoyment of working with wood and a love and desire to work with my hands, this has been directed into my career as an artist, I participate in group and solo exhibitions regularly, my art is in national and international collections, including Italy, Germany, Mallorca, America, Denmark, England, Israel and Australia. In 2016 I had a 10 week artist residency in Denmark.
Initially the lotus pod in particular gave me an almost endless inspiration for carving and has led me to exploring other pods, seeds and native flora. Attracted to the plentiful, fecund/fertile shapes in nature I take delight in replicating and celebrating their unique and individual forms, imbuing them with my own aesthetic. Creating from and with nature has long been a way for me to stay connected to myself and my environment.
My art invites you to consider your perceptions and to examine the original form more closely.
(Sizes are approx and all artworks are signed)
Statement
I welcome commissions.
Some of the work listed under 'Public' has been sold, but it does give you an idea of what I have made. Most of my unsold work is situated at the galleries around New Zealand that represent me.
So please do feel free to be in touch with your thoughts and suggestions and to see what else is available.
My carved and painted sculptures give a sensual experience as well as a visual one. Careful attention to detail, whether in form, surface or shadow is central to my practice and works.
I am attracted to and intrigued by the minutiae found in Nature, especially objects that are often bypassed or go unnoticed. Working closely from found objects so that when up-scaling these into ‘life-size’, I invite the viewer to re-examine their relationship with Nature. This attraction is so diverse, so rich, I am constantly researching and adding new works.
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